Futurethis: Advice For Teenage Skin

Advice for Acne-Prone Teenage Skin:

Puberty, and the effects thereof can often riddle young skin with unwanted acne, scars and marks. Problematic skin can not only cause teenagers to suffer from low self-esteem, but it can often be painful and sore.

It is estimated over 80% of teenagers suffer from some form of breakout or severe acne. Teen acne is usually triggered by an increase in hormone levels, which sends oil production into overdrive.

Dr. med Erich Schulte, Founder of QMS Medicosmetics, says: “To help prevent any long-term damage, focus on a regular routine of effective deep pore-cleansing (a build-up of oil and dead skin cells creates the perfect environment for acne and clogged pores to flourish); avoid using skin aggravating ingredients that weaken the skin’s protective barrier function and include a non-abrasive exfoliation system that both clarifies blocked pores and stimulates cell production.”

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The skin has an acid mantle which acts as a protective layer against harmful bacterial infections.

These bacterial infections lead to pimples and can lead to post-acne scarring if the skin’s acid